Research Engineer Intern

PlusAI; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 89,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered free lunch

Unlimited snacks and beverages

401(k) plan

Job summary

PlusAI, a pioneering Physical AI company in Santa Clara, is looking for a Research Engineer Intern to join their Localization & Mapping team. The intern will work on building and validating a closed-loop 'long-tail data engine' that enhances generic-object detection through innovative methods.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a MS or PhD in a relevant technical field and has experience in Python, C++, and 3D computer vision. This role offers a competitive hourly wage along with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing MS or PhD in relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong software development skills in Python and C++.
• Knowledge of 3D computer vision.

Responsibilities

• Build and validate a closed-loop 'long-tail data engine' for object detection.

Skills

Software design and development experience in Python

Software design and development experience in C++

Experience in 3D computer vision

Education

Pursuing MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or equivalent

Job description

PlusAI is a Physical AI company pioneering AI-based virtual driver software for factory-built autonomous trucks. Headquartered in Silicon Valley with operations in the United States and Europe, Plus was named by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. Partners including TRATON GROUP’s Scania, MAN, and International brands, Hyundai Motor Company, Iveco Group, Bosch, and DSV are working with Plus to accelerate the deployment of next-generation autonomous trucks. If you’re ready to make a huge impact and drive the future of autonomy, Plus is looking for talented individuals to join its fast-growing teams.

We are seeking a Research Engineer Intern to join the Localization & Mapping team at Plus, focusing on a project to build and validate a closed-loop "long-tail data engine" that improves generic-object detection on a curated long-tail benchmark. The project will first establish a measurable long-tail evaluation benchmark from existing logs. Then a prototype of the data engine will be built using a combination of simulation tools, automated data mining, and foundation models.

Responsibilities

• Build and validate a closed-loop "long-tail data engine" that improves generic-object detection on a curated long-tail benchmark. The project will first establish a measurable long-tail evaluation benchmark from existing logs. Then a prototype of the data engine will be built using a combination of simulation tools, automated data mining, and foundation models.

Required Skills

• Pursuing MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• Software design and development experience in Python and C++.
• Experience in 3D computer vision.

Preferred Skills

• Publication record in relevant venues (CVPR, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, AAAI, SIGGRAPH, ICRA, IROS, etc.).

\$19 - \$65 an hour

Our internship hourly rates are a standard pay determined based on the position and your location, year in school, degree, and experience.

Your opportunities joining PlusAI

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field.

Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development.

Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages.

Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan.